When I was a little girl, I never felt “little“. I felt weighed down, like I was carrying around an extra person; extra baggage.
When I was able to lose 50 pounds in 2003, I felt like a new person! I felt free, like nothing was weighing me down anymore.
I would seriously walk out of the house, thinking that I was forgetting something. Kinda like those terrifying dreams, where you go to school or work naked, because you’ve forgotten to put on your clothes! Yes, for real!
I remember feeling my face, and discovered cheek bones that I never knew existed. I would place my hands on my hips, and actually feel bone, instead of flabby flesh.
I remember the confidence I had. . . how happy and joyful I was. I was free to explore all my dreams, had energy to keep up with life’s demands, and was truly living a vibrant life.
Until. . .
I began to allow the enemy back into my life. No, it’s not THE ENEMY that we all think of “per say” . . . I’m talking about the enemy called SUGAR.
Did you know, that sugar is super addicting? That it can be as strong as a drug or alcohol addiction? That is constantly grabs our mind, our very soul. . . without warning!
Like sin, it is never satisfied. It always wants more. For the moment, on the lips, and into the belly, it feels great. It satisfies. It calms the nerves. But it never lasts!
It gives:
False hope
Empty promises
Treads down hopes and dreams
Gives way to devastating and uncontrollable mood swings
Debilitates the body and makes one sluggish and weary
Think I’m being over dramatic on this measly little issue, called sugar? Well, if you struggle, like me. . . you know that it affects every aspect of your life!
I want that woman back that was free. . .
free to dream
free to hope
free to smile big
free to walk around without that extra baggage and weight
Do you constantly struggle with your cravings and eating habits? Come along with me. . . on my journey once again, at cutting out sugar including white bread, flour, and rice.
I will eat more protein and fiber, fruits (low in natural sugar like apples, and berries) veggies, lean meat, and drink lots and lots of water! I will try to incorporate 20 minutes of exercise into my day, 5-6 times a week.
Document it for 21 days. See how you feel at day 21. If you feel better, have more energy, find that you are able to curb those cravings and manage your portions sizes, you may just realize that the enemy, when it comes to your eating habits, just may be
SUGAR!
Did you know that sugar actually
aggravates your depression?
Depression/Hormones/Sugar: Sugar addiction is caused by the fact that when you ingest sugar it helps to produce serotonin, the feel good neurotransmitter.
Thus people with depression or serotonin deficiency might find temporary relief
from sugar ingestion. Sugar consumption triggers the release of insulin, a hormone that functions to push glucose (and other nutrients) across cell membranes.Thus people who suffer from depression are likely to find relief in excess sugar consumption, but unfortunately only for a while..
The problem is that as we consume more and more sugar, it threatens the body with free radicals attacks, that may damage tissues and organs. The body sets up a defense by shutting down receptors for insulin, called �Insulin Resistance� and thereby aggravating the depression that we are trying to treat.
Please let me know if eliminating sugar helps you! I do warn you, that the first 3 days, you will think you are dying! Your body will cry for sugar. Give it time… it will pass. You will find that your cravings will diminish! It is simply amazing! Also, ask any questions you may have. I’d be happy to try and guide you along in this journey.
What might help: Going on a Hypoglycemic Diet: CLICK HERE
Other helpful resources and links regarding sugar addiction:
I want that vibrant woman back! I keep telling myself, this:
If I get to a healthy weight, and get rid of sugar (99% of the time), I will have that much more ambition to minster more to:
- My husband
- My kids
- My family and friends
- My church family
- A lost and dying world looking for HOPE!
No more excuses!
Time to rid my
body of sugar, once again.
I know that it works. I just have to ask the Lord to help me to make wise choices, and commit to it! I want to be healthy. I want to glorify Him, in all areas, including what I put into my mouth, and how it affects my health, stress level, and mood!
Please Note: It is ALWAYS important to consult your doctor before making any drastic changes in your diet and exercise routine!
Thanks for visiting!